Withdrawals

Overall
(N=3)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (33.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 1 (33.3%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 1 (33.3%)


  • n=3 withdrawals from study
  • n=197 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=458)
Filled out online contact form?
No 180 (39.3%)
Yes 278 (60.7%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 16 (3.5%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 119 (26.0%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.9%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.8%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 12 (2.6%)
NJCRI 15 (3.3%)
Other 19 (4.1%)
Peer recruitment 210 (45.9%)
Saw flyer 13 (2.8%)
Saw post in Craigslist 32 (7.0%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 1 (0.2%)
Facebook 13 (2.8%)
Instagram 1 (0.2%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 442 (96.5%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 457 (99.8%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.2 (5.35)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.7%)
Yes 452 (98.7%)
Missing 3 (0.7%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 455 (99.3%)
Missing 3 (0.7%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 320 (69.9%)
Other 4 (0.9%)
Prefer not to Answer 3 (0.7%)
She/her 88 (19.2%)
They/them 40 (8.7%)
Missing 3 (0.7%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 22 (4.8%)
Intersex 4 (0.9%)
Male 426 (93.0%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.7%)
Missing 3 (0.7%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 3 (0.7%)
Yes 452 (98.7%)
Missing 3 (0.7%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.5%)
Yes 448 (97.8%)
Missing 3 (0.7%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 457 (99.8%)
Incomplete 1 (0.2%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 317 (69.2%)
INELIGIBLE 141 (30.8%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=455)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 33 (7.3%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.1%)
Genderqueer 8 (1.8%)
Man, male 310 (68.1%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.7%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.7%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 26 (5.7%)
Transgender 20 (4.4%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 2 (0.4%)
Woman, female 34 (7.5%)
More Than One Identity 10 (2.2%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=455)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 77 (16.9%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.2%)
Gay 257 (56.5%)
Lesbian 5 (1.1%)
Other 6 (1.3%)
Pansexual 34 (7.5%)
Prefer not to answer 7 (1.5%)
Queer 5 (1.1%)
Straight or heterosexual 59 (13.0%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.7%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=458)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 245 (53.5%)
Yes 208 (45.4%)
Missing 3 (0.7%)
Black or African American
Checked 303 (66.2%)
Unchecked 155 (33.8%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 23 (5.0%)
Unchecked 435 (95.0%)
Asian
Checked 4 (0.9%)
Unchecked 454 (99.1%)
White
Checked 46 (10.0%)
Unchecked 412 (90.0%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.2%)
Unchecked 457 (99.8%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 69 (15.1%)
Unchecked 389 (84.9%)
Other
Checked 66 (14.4%)
Unchecked 392 (85.6%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 13 (2.8%)
Unchecked 445 (97.2%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 7 0 9
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 212 51 2 265
    White 5 28 0 33
    More than One Race 22 60 0 82
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 61 3 66
Total 245 208 5 458


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 13
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 3
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 195
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 22
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 6
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 46
White Hispanic or Latino Male 27
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 58
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 59
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=221)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 4 (1.8%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.5%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 112 (50.7%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 24 (10.9%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 73 (33.0%)
Other 7 (3.2%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 9 (4.1%)
Yes 139 (62.9%)
Missing 73 (33.0%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 161 (72.9%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 60 (27.1%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 216 (97.7%)
Not eligible 4 (1.8%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 204 (92.3%)
Incomplete 3 (1.4%)
Unverified 14 (6.3%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=55)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (27.3%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.8%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 22 (40.0%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.8%)
Withdrawn for other reason 16 (29.1%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
200 246 46

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 42
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 158

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=197)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.3 (2.38)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 8 (4.1%)
Intersex 1 (0.5%)
Male 187 (94.9%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (1.0%)
No 94 (47.7%)
Yes 101 (51.3%)
Black or African American
Checked 122 (61.9%)
Unchecked 75 (38.1%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 8 (4.1%)
Unchecked 189 (95.9%)
Asian
Unchecked 197 (100%)
White
Checked 25 (12.7%)
Unchecked 172 (87.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Unchecked 197 (100%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 38 (19.3%)
Unchecked 159 (80.7%)
Other
Checked 30 (15.2%)
Unchecked 167 (84.8%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 7 (3.6%)
Unchecked 190 (96.4%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 2 0 2
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 80 18 2 100
    White 0 19 0 19
    More than One Race 14 33 0 47
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 29 0 29
Total 94 101 2 197


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 77
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 14
White Hispanic or Latino Male 18
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 32
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 28
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=197)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 23 (11.7%)
Genderfluid 5 (2.5%)
Genderqueer 3 (1.5%)
Man, male 123 (62.4%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (1.0%)
Prefer not to answer 0 (0%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.5%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 13 (6.6%)
Transgender 7 (3.6%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 0 (0%)
Woman, female 14 (7.1%)
More Than One Identity 6 (3.0%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=197)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 27 (13.7%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 0 (0%)
Gay 116 (58.9%)
Lesbian 1 (0.5%)
Other 3 (1.5%)
Pansexual 23 (11.7%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (1.5%)
Queer 5 (2.5%)
Straight or heterosexual 15 (7.6%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.5%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.5%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 10 (5.1%) 5 (2.5%) 15 (7.6%)
    Yes 120 (61%) 62 (31%) 182 (92%)
Total 130 (66%) 67 (34%) 197 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=197)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 114 (57.9%)
Puerto Rico 2 (1.0%)
Other North America, including Mexico 5 (2.5%)
Central America 26 (13.2%)
Caribbean 23 (11.7%)
South America 24 (12.2%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 1 (0.5%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.5%)
Other 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 122 (61.9%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 6 (3.0%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (1.0%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 53 (26.9%)
Undocumented 13 (6.6%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 93 (47.2%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 18 (9.1%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 14 (7.1%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 67 (34.0%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 2 (1.0%)
Other 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 7 (3.6%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (2.0%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 24 (12.2%)
High school graduate or GED 74 (37.6%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 10 (5.1%)
Some college or Associates degree 54 (27.4%)
Bachelors Degree 21 (10.7%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 159 (80.7%)
Yes 38 (19.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 30 (15.2%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 42 (21.3%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 98 (49.7%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 14 (7.1%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 8 (4.1%)
Other 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 15 (7.6%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 163 (82.7%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 14 (7.1%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=197)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 11 (5.6%)
Fair 37 (18.8%)
Good 71 (36.0%)
Very good 43 (21.8%)
Excellent 35 (17.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 21 (10.7%)
Fair 60 (30.5%)
Good 50 (25.4%)
Very good 38 (19.3%)
Excellent 28 (14.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=197)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.6 (3.00)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 27.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.2 (2.79)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 27.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 50 (25.4%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (7.6%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 13 (6.6%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 26 (13.2%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 76 (38.6%)
Other 17 (8.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 87 (44.2%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 21 (10.7%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (7.1%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 51 (25.9%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 6 (3.0%)
Research study setting 2 (1.0%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.5%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.5%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (2.5%)
During a pregnancy 2 (1.0%)
Other 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 4.08 (2.89)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 14.0]

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=197)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (7.1%)
Yes 175 (88.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 8 (4.1%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 84.4 (29.1)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 8 (4.1%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=197)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 3 (1.5%)
Yes 194 (98.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 191 (97.0%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 121 (61.4%)
1-3 months after 34 (17.3%)
4-6 months after 11 (5.6%)
6-12 months after 9 (4.6%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 17 (8.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 21.1 (79.0)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 8.15 (32.3)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 11 (5.6%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 185 (93.9%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=197)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 9 (4.6%)
Yes 188 (95.4%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 112 (56.9%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 58 (29.4%)
Private doctors office 16 (8.1%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.5%)
Other 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.6%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 7 (3.6%)
1-3 months 34 (17.3%)
4-6 months 20 (10.2%)
6-11 months 32 (16.2%)
1-3 years 60 (30.5%)
More than 3 years 34 (17.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.6%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 53 (26.9%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (1.0%)
Both adults and pediatric 123 (62.4%)
Do not Know 9 (4.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.6%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.53 (5.17)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 87 (44.2%)
Once in the past year 36 (18.3%)
Twice in the past year 23 (11.7%)
Three times in the past year 20 (10.2%)
4 times in the past year 10 (5.1%)
5 or more times in the past year 18 (9.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=127)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 120 (94.5%)
Yes 6 (4.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 120 (94.5%)
Yes 4 (3.1%)
Do not Know 3 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 120 (94.5%)
Yes 3 (2.4%)
Do not Know 4 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 95 (74.8%)
Yes 32 (25.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 93 (73.2%)
Yes 32 (25.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 86 (67.7%)
Yes 39 (30.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 109 (85.8%)
Yes 17 (13.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 113 (89.0%)
Yes 14 (11.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 108 (85.0%)
Yes 19 (15.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 125 (98.4%)
Yes 2 (1.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 95 (74.8%)
Yes 32 (25.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 113 (89.0%)
Yes 13 (10.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 102 (80.3%)
Yes 24 (18.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 104 (81.9%)
Yes 22 (17.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 117 (92.1%)
Yes 6 (4.7%)
Do not Know 4 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 97 (76.4%)
Yes 30 (23.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 78 (61.4%)
Yes 48 (37.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 79 (62.2%)
Yes 47 (37.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 109 (85.8%)
Yes 17 (13.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 78 (61.4%)
Yes 47 (37.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=3)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=197)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Yes 1 (0.5%)
No 0 (0%)
Missing 196 (99.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Yes 1 (0.5%)
No 0 (0%)
Missing 196 (99.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Yes 0 (0%)
No 0 (0%)
Missing 197 (100%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Yes 0 (0%)
No 0 (0%)
Missing 197 (100%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.75 (0.815)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 28 (14.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.59 (1.05)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 28 (14.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.94 (0.348)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 164 (83.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.76 (1.00)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 164 (83.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.92 (0.502)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 49 (24.9%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.69 (0.932)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 49 (24.9%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.55 (1.42)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.32 (1.44)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=197)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 7 (3.6%)
A little 4 (2.0%)
Somewhat 9 (4.6%)
Very 17 (8.6%)
Has already occurred 159 (80.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 19 (9.6%)
A little 17 (8.6%)
Somewhat 43 (21.8%)
Very 69 (35.0%)
Has already occurred 28 (14.2%)
Do not Know 20 (10.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 4 (2.0%)
A little 6 (3.0%)
Somewhat 46 (23.4%)
Very 96 (48.7%)
Has already occurred 26 (13.2%)
Do not Know 19 (9.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 33 (16.8%)
A little 32 (16.2%)
Somewhat 38 (19.3%)
Very 46 (23.4%)
Has already occurred 23 (11.7%)
Do not Know 25 (12.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 5 (2.5%)
A little 11 (5.6%)
Somewhat 47 (23.9%)
Very 106 (53.8%)
Has already occurred 16 (8.1%)
Do not Know 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 45 (22.8%)
A little 27 (13.7%)
Somewhat 37 (18.8%)
Very 50 (25.4%)
Has already occurred 18 (9.1%)
Do not Know 20 (10.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 13 (6.6%)
A little 19 (9.6%)
Somewhat 41 (20.8%)
Very 65 (33.0%)
Has already occurred 30 (15.2%)
Do not Know 29 (14.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 6 (3.0%)
A little 13 (6.6%)
Somewhat 62 (31.5%)
Very 96 (48.7%)
Has already occurred 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 12 (6.1%)
A little 21 (10.7%)
Somewhat 42 (21.3%)
Very 89 (45.2%)
Has already occurred 20 (10.2%)
Do not Know 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 11 (5.6%)
A little 14 (7.1%)
Somewhat 29 (14.7%)
Very 107 (54.3%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 36 (18.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (2.5%)
A little 9 (4.6%)
Somewhat 20 (10.2%)
Very 130 (66.0%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 18 (9.1%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 0 (0%)
A little 3 (1.5%)
Somewhat 12 (6.1%)
Very 155 (78.7%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 8 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (9.6%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=197)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 98 (49.7%)
Yes 96 (48.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 124 (62.9%)
Yes 71 (36.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 74 (37.6%)
Yes 22 (11.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 101 (51.3%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 56 (28.4%)
Yes 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 126 (64.0%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=197)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 8 (4.1%)
A little of the time 45 (22.8%)
Some of the time 51 (25.9%)
Most of the time 53 (26.9%)
All of the time 33 (16.8%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 8 (4.1%)
A little of the time 38 (19.3%)
Some of the time 46 (23.4%)
Most of the time 51 (25.9%)
All of the time 50 (25.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 17 (8.6%)
A little of the time 45 (22.8%)
Some of the time 51 (25.9%)
Most of the time 50 (25.4%)
All of the time 31 (15.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 19 (9.6%)
A little of the time 37 (18.8%)
Some of the time 47 (23.9%)
Most of the time 41 (20.8%)
All of the time 43 (21.8%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 21 (10.7%)
A little of the time 44 (22.3%)
Some of the time 43 (21.8%)
Most of the time 37 (18.8%)
All of the time 43 (21.8%)
Do not Know 7 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 28 (14.2%)
A little of the time 46 (23.4%)
Some of the time 48 (24.4%)
Most of the time 25 (12.7%)
All of the time 45 (22.8%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 37 (18.8%)
A little of the time 49 (24.9%)
Some of the time 38 (19.3%)
Most of the time 24 (12.2%)
All of the time 43 (21.8%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 15 (7.6%)
A little of the time 47 (23.9%)
Some of the time 46 (23.4%)
Most of the time 47 (23.9%)
All of the time 36 (18.3%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 27 (13.7%)
A little of the time 46 (23.4%)
Some of the time 38 (19.3%)
Most of the time 35 (17.8%)
All of the time 41 (20.8%)
Do not Know 8 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)


Overall
(N=197)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 54.9 (24.7)
Median [Min, Max] 52.8 [0, 100]
Missing 3 (1.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9128 0.9132 0.9303 0.539 10.52 0.009443 2.196 0.9875 0.5138
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9093 0.9096 0.9231 0.5572 10.07 0.009864 0.01489 0.5427
    bl_mos2 0.9052 0.905 0.9166 0.5434 9.521 0.01023 0.01673 0.5323
    bl_mos3 0.9039 0.9038 0.9208 0.5402 9.398 0.01041 0.01844 0.495
    bl_mos4 0.9082 0.9085 0.9259 0.5537 9.926 0.01001 0.01801 0.5427
    bl_mos5 0.898 0.8988 0.9144 0.5262 8.885 0.01116 0.01791 0.481
    bl_mos6 0.9004 0.9018 0.9148 0.5345 9.185 0.01089 0.0127 0.5138
    bl_mos7 0.9038 0.9046 0.9196 0.5423 9.477 0.01051 0.01342 0.5138
    bl_mos8 0.8945 0.8951 0.9144 0.5162 8.536 0.01154 0.015 0.492
    bl_mos9 0.9019 0.9029 0.9209 0.5376 9.302 0.01075 0.01637 0.5154
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 190 0.6819 0.6949 0.6533 0.598 2.305 1.137
    bl_mos2 193 0.7403 0.7505 0.7249 0.6638 2.503 1.191
    bl_mos3 194 0.7521 0.7636 0.7296 0.6832 2.17 1.207
    bl_mos4 187 0.7055 0.7088 0.6572 0.6201 2.278 1.294
    bl_mos5 188 0.8237 0.8202 0.804 0.7645 2.197 1.328
    bl_mos6 192 0.7983 0.7867 0.7748 0.7324 2.068 1.377
    bl_mos7 191 0.7666 0.7552 0.73 0.6905 1.932 1.437
    bl_mos8 191 0.8611 0.8606 0.852 0.8225 2.22 1.233
    bl_mos9 187 0.779 0.774 0.7435 0.7116 2.091 1.375
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.04211 0.2368 0.2684 0.2789 0.1737 0.03553
    bl_mos2 0.04145 0.1969 0.2383 0.2642 0.2591 0.0203
    bl_mos3 0.08763 0.232 0.2629 0.2577 0.1598 0.01523
    bl_mos4 0.1016 0.1979 0.2513 0.2193 0.2299 0.05076
    bl_mos5 0.1117 0.234 0.2287 0.1968 0.2287 0.04569
    bl_mos6 0.1458 0.2396 0.25 0.1302 0.2344 0.02538
    bl_mos7 0.1937 0.2565 0.199 0.1257 0.2251 0.03046
    bl_mos8 0.07853 0.2461 0.2408 0.2461 0.1885 0.03046
    bl_mos9 0.1444 0.246 0.2032 0.1872 0.2193 0.05076

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=197)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 59 (29.9%)
Less than once a year 22 (11.2%)
A few times a year 43 (21.8%)
A few times a month 29 (14.7%)
At least once a week 15 (7.6%)
Almost everyday 20 (10.2%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.6%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 52 (26.4%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.7%)
A few times a year 50 (25.4%)
A few times a month 29 (14.7%)
At least once a week 14 (7.1%)
Almost everyday 24 (12.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 71 (36.0%)
Less than once a year 45 (22.8%)
A few times a year 33 (16.8%)
A few times a month 21 (10.7%)
At least once a week 10 (5.1%)
Almost everyday 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 51 (25.9%)
Less than once a year 34 (17.3%)
A few times a year 36 (18.3%)
A few times a month 27 (13.7%)
At least once a week 15 (7.6%)
Almost everyday 31 (15.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 81 (41.1%)
Less than once a year 24 (12.2%)
A few times a year 40 (20.3%)
A few times a month 18 (9.1%)
At least once a week 11 (5.6%)
Almost everyday 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.1%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 79 (40.1%)
Less than once a year 35 (17.8%)
A few times a year 34 (17.3%)
A few times a month 13 (6.6%)
At least once a week 10 (5.1%)
Almost everyday 20 (10.2%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 31 (15.7%)
Less than once a year 27 (13.7%)
A few times a year 48 (24.4%)
A few times a month 25 (12.7%)
At least once a week 20 (10.2%)
Almost everyday 42 (21.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 49 (24.9%)
Less than once a year 37 (18.8%)
A few times a year 46 (23.4%)
A few times a month 24 (12.2%)
At least once a week 10 (5.1%)
Almost everyday 28 (14.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 69 (35.0%)
Less than once a year 48 (24.4%)
A few times a year 39 (19.8%)
A few times a month 12 (6.1%)
At least once a week 8 (4.1%)
Almost everyday 18 (9.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)


Overall
(N=197)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 25.3 (11.1)
Median [Min, Max] 23.0 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8942 0.8942 0.9093 0.4844 8.454 0.01138 1.404 0.6162 0.479
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.88 0.8799 0.888 0.4779 7.323 0.01294 0.009028 0.4888
    bl_discrim2 0.8741 0.8742 0.8809 0.4648 6.948 0.0136 0.007908 0.4703
    bl_discrim3 0.8806 0.8801 0.8937 0.4786 7.343 0.01292 0.01238 0.479
    bl_discrim4 0.8791 0.8794 0.8943 0.4768 7.292 0.01317 0.01404 0.4607
    bl_discrim5 0.8933 0.8935 0.9064 0.5118 8.388 0.01159 0.01154 0.5011
    bl_discrim6 0.8845 0.8845 0.8954 0.4892 7.662 0.01246 0.01486 0.479
    bl_discrim7 0.8834 0.8836 0.8991 0.4868 7.589 0.01265 0.01461 0.4703
    bl_discrim8 0.8804 0.8804 0.8955 0.4792 7.362 0.01299 0.01488 0.4546
    bl_discrim9 0.8862 0.8865 0.9008 0.4941 7.814 0.01238 0.01478 0.4973
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 188 0.7681 0.7633 0.7556 0.685 2.888 1.675
    bl_discrim2 192 0.8187 0.8186 0.8235 0.758 3.01 1.669
    bl_discrim3 192 0.7554 0.7605 0.7351 0.6835 2.427 1.509
    bl_discrim4 194 0.7774 0.7678 0.7364 0.6963 3.072 1.768
    bl_discrim5 189 0.6138 0.6199 0.5491 0.5111 2.466 1.616
    bl_discrim6 191 0.7189 0.7156 0.6757 0.6289 2.476 1.673
    bl_discrim7 193 0.7325 0.7257 0.6802 0.6439 3.528 1.738
    bl_discrim8 194 0.7639 0.7577 0.7202 0.6801 2.964 1.686
    bl_discrim9 194 0.6894 0.6947 0.6405 0.6054 2.464 1.568
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3138 0.117 0.2287 0.1543 0.07979 0.1064 0.04569
    bl_discrim2 0.2708 0.1198 0.2604 0.151 0.07292 0.125 0.02538
    bl_discrim3 0.3698 0.2344 0.1719 0.1094 0.05208 0.0625 0.02538
    bl_discrim4 0.2629 0.1753 0.1856 0.1392 0.07732 0.1598 0.01523
    bl_discrim5 0.4286 0.127 0.2116 0.09524 0.0582 0.07937 0.04061
    bl_discrim6 0.4136 0.1832 0.178 0.06806 0.05236 0.1047 0.03046
    bl_discrim7 0.1606 0.1399 0.2487 0.1295 0.1036 0.2176 0.0203
    bl_discrim8 0.2526 0.1907 0.2371 0.1237 0.05155 0.1443 0.01523
    bl_discrim9 0.3557 0.2474 0.201 0.06186 0.04124 0.09278 0.01523

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=197)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 45 (22.8%)
Disagree 36 (18.3%)
Agree 68 (34.5%)
Strongly Agree 33 (16.8%)
Refuse to Answer 15 (7.6%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 48 (24.4%)
Disagree 51 (25.9%)
Agree 55 (27.9%)
Strongly Agree 37 (18.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 60 (30.5%)
Disagree 61 (31.0%)
Agree 47 (23.9%)
Strongly Agree 25 (12.7%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.6%)
Disagree 9 (4.6%)
Agree 56 (28.4%)
Strongly Agree 121 (61.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 33 (16.8%)
Disagree 25 (12.7%)
Agree 61 (31.0%)
Strongly Agree 73 (37.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 73 (37.1%)
Disagree 38 (19.3%)
Agree 48 (24.4%)
Strongly Agree 34 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 64 (32.5%)
Disagree 50 (25.4%)
Agree 53 (26.9%)
Strongly Agree 25 (12.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 80 (40.6%)
Disagree 66 (33.5%)
Agree 26 (13.2%)
Strongly Agree 22 (11.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 18 (9.1%)
Disagree 30 (15.2%)
Agree 78 (39.6%)
Strongly Agree 66 (33.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.6%)
Disagree 22 (11.2%)
Agree 95 (48.2%)
Strongly Agree 66 (33.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)


Overall
(N=197)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 26.1 (6.13)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8065 0.8056 0.8488 0.293 4.145 0.02062 2.606 0.6131 0.2761
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.7954 0.7943 0.8347 0.3003 3.862 0.0218 0.02557 0.2841
    bl_stigma2 0.7826 0.7828 0.8159 0.2859 3.603 0.02313 0.02385 0.281
    bl_stigma3 0.7878 0.7881 0.8269 0.2925 3.72 0.02267 0.02548 0.2841
    bl_stigma4 0.8093 0.8114 0.8482 0.3234 4.301 0.0207 0.0238 0.2863
    bl_stigma5 0.7928 0.7893 0.8345 0.2939 3.746 0.02209 0.03121 0.2751
    bl_stigma6 0.7818 0.782 0.8296 0.285 3.587 0.02351 0.02743 0.2621
    bl_stigma7 0.7815 0.7815 0.8155 0.2844 3.577 0.02331 0.02243 0.2751
    bl_stigma8 0.7893 0.79 0.8271 0.2948 3.763 0.02259 0.02302 0.2841
    bl_stigma9 0.7832 0.7798 0.8257 0.2824 3.541 0.02316 0.03075 0.2519
    bl_stigma10 0.7882 0.7845 0.8316 0.288 3.64 0.02271 0.0311 0.2665
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 182 0.5682 0.56 0.5054 0.4324 2.489 1.055
    bl_stigma2 191 0.6606 0.6458 0.6293 0.5403 2.424 1.068
    bl_stigma3 193 0.6328 0.6066 0.5699 0.4966 2.192 1.02
    bl_stigma4 195 0.3885 0.4221 0.3246 0.2661 3.482 0.7887
    bl_stigma5 192 0.605 0.5979 0.5292 0.4576 2.906 1.093
    bl_stigma6 193 0.6756 0.6512 0.6053 0.5466 2.223 1.135
    bl_stigma7 192 0.6673 0.6547 0.6409 0.5498 2.203 1.046
    bl_stigma8 194 0.6051 0.5926 0.5588 0.4837 1.948 1.001
    bl_stigma9 192 0.647 0.6669 0.6201 0.5423 3 0.9379
    bl_stigma10 192 0.6071 0.6333 0.573 0.5115 3.135 0.7942
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2473 0.1978 0.3736 0.1813 0.07614
    bl_stigma2 0.2513 0.267 0.288 0.1937 0.03046
    bl_stigma3 0.3109 0.3161 0.2435 0.1295 0.0203
    bl_stigma4 0.04615 0.04615 0.2872 0.6205 0.01015
    bl_stigma5 0.1719 0.1302 0.3177 0.3802 0.02538
    bl_stigma6 0.3782 0.1969 0.2487 0.1762 0.0203
    bl_stigma7 0.3333 0.2604 0.276 0.1302 0.02538
    bl_stigma8 0.4124 0.3402 0.134 0.1134 0.01523
    bl_stigma9 0.09375 0.1562 0.4062 0.3438 0.02538
    bl_stigma10 0.04688 0.1146 0.4948 0.3438 0.02538

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=197)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 11 (5.6%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Neither 5 (2.5%)
Moderately Agree 40 (20.3%)
Strongly Agree 127 (64.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 97 (49.2%)
Moderately Disagree 24 (12.2%)
Neither 27 (13.7%)
Moderately Agree 21 (10.7%)
Strongly Agree 16 (8.1%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.1%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.6%)
Moderately Disagree 3 (1.5%)
Neither 9 (4.6%)
Moderately Agree 38 (19.3%)
Strongly Agree 131 (66.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 15 (7.6%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (6.1%)
Neither 28 (14.2%)
Moderately Agree 50 (25.4%)
Strongly Agree 75 (38.1%)
Refuse to Answer 13 (6.6%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (6.1%)
Neither 12 (6.1%)
Moderately Agree 43 (21.8%)
Strongly Agree 114 (57.9%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.6%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.6%)
Moderately Disagree 10 (5.1%)
Neither 16 (8.1%)
Moderately Agree 44 (22.3%)
Strongly Agree 104 (52.8%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (5.1%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 81 (41.1%)
Moderately Disagree 29 (14.7%)
Neither 27 (13.7%)
Moderately Agree 24 (12.2%)
Strongly Agree 25 (12.7%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.6%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 10 (5.1%)
Moderately Disagree 6 (3.0%)
Neither 20 (10.2%)
Moderately Agree 53 (26.9%)
Strongly Agree 98 (49.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=197)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 9 (4.6%)
Fair 18 (9.1%)
Good 49 (24.9%)
Very Good 48 (24.4%)
Excellent 66 (33.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 7 (3.6%)
Fair 18 (9.1%)
Good 50 (25.4%)
Very Good 45 (22.8%)
Excellent 70 (35.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=197)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 69 (35.0%)
Disagree 45 (22.8%)
Neutral 31 (15.7%)
Agree 17 (8.6%)
Strongly Agree 14 (7.1%)
Do not Know 14 (7.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.6%)
Disagree 12 (6.1%)
Neutral 30 (15.2%)
Agree 57 (28.9%)
Strongly Agree 74 (37.6%)
Do not Know 9 (4.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.6%)
Disagree 11 (5.6%)
Neutral 31 (15.7%)
Agree 56 (28.4%)
Strongly Agree 79 (40.1%)
Do not Know 7 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 8 (4.1%)
Disagree 13 (6.6%)
Neutral 51 (25.9%)
Agree 63 (32.0%)
Strongly Agree 50 (25.4%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 56 (28.4%)
Disagree 40 (20.3%)
Neutral 37 (18.8%)
Agree 33 (16.8%)
Strongly Agree 13 (6.6%)
Do not Know 9 (4.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.1%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 6 (3.0%)
Disagree 10 (5.1%)
Neutral 38 (19.3%)
Agree 67 (34.0%)
Strongly Agree 61 (31.0%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (5.1%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 57 (28.9%)
Disagree 54 (27.4%)
Neutral 24 (12.2%)
Agree 26 (13.2%)
Strongly Agree 20 (10.2%)
Do not Know 8 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.6%)
Disagree 12 (6.1%)
Neutral 36 (18.3%)
Agree 64 (32.5%)
Strongly Agree 57 (28.9%)
Do not Know 11 (5.6%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 3 (1.5%)
Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Neutral 29 (14.7%)
Agree 78 (39.6%)
Strongly Agree 65 (33.0%)
Do not Know 7 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 4 (2.0%)
Disagree 8 (4.1%)
Neutral 27 (13.7%)
Agree 80 (40.6%)
Strongly Agree 63 (32.0%)
Do not Know 9 (4.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 76 (38.6%)
Disagree 44 (22.3%)
Neutral 27 (13.7%)
Agree 19 (9.6%)
Strongly Agree 11 (5.6%)
Do not Know 13 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)


Overall
(N=197)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.1 (8.63)
Median [Min, Max] 31.9 [0, 44.0]
Missing 7 (3.6%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8885 0.8978 0.9108 0.444 8.785 0.01197 2.831 0.7848 0.4141
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8891 0.8985 0.9094 0.4695 8.851 0.01199 0.02241 0.4648
    bl_trust2 0.8731 0.8836 0.8945 0.4316 7.592 0.01368 0.02114 0.4054
    bl_trust3 0.8756 0.886 0.897 0.4373 7.771 0.01341 0.02001 0.4054
    bl_trust4 0.8745 0.8849 0.8978 0.4347 7.689 0.01353 0.02098 0.3992
    bl_trust5 0.8823 0.8928 0.9041 0.4544 8.327 0.01275 0.02547 0.4367
    bl_trust6 0.8703 0.8801 0.8932 0.4233 7.34 0.01397 0.01931 0.3992
    bl_trust7 0.8856 0.8955 0.9042 0.4614 8.567 0.01234 0.02432 0.4475
    bl_trust8 0.8752 0.8856 0.9001 0.4363 7.739 0.01346 0.02265 0.4054
    bl_trust9 0.875 0.8834 0.896 0.4311 7.578 0.0135 0.02158 0.389
    bl_trust10 0.8734 0.8823 0.8961 0.4285 7.499 0.01365 0.02099 0.3992
    bl_trust11 0.8912 0.901 0.911 0.4763 9.097 0.01178 0.01997 0.4648
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 176 0.581 0.555 0.4881 0.4611 2.784 1.278
    bl_trust2 180 0.7577 0.7759 0.7629 0.7008 2.994 1.096
    bl_trust3 184 0.718 0.7425 0.7241 0.6598 3.027 1.089
    bl_trust4 185 0.7437 0.7577 0.7381 0.6801 2.724 1.071
    bl_trust5 179 0.6654 0.6432 0.5943 0.5647 2.52 1.3
    bl_trust6 182 0.8138 0.824 0.8201 0.7581 2.918 1.029
    bl_trust7 181 0.6434 0.6021 0.5512 0.5265 2.564 1.355
    bl_trust8 176 0.722 0.7484 0.7197 0.6682 2.864 1.071
    bl_trust9 180 0.7734 0.7784 0.7616 0.7077 3.094 0.8825
    bl_trust10 182 0.7757 0.7934 0.7796 0.7243 3.044 0.9333
    bl_trust11 177 0.5481 0.5153 0.4431 0.4237 2.876 1.251
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.07955 0.09659 0.1761 0.2557 0.392 0.1066
    bl_trust2 0.03889 0.06667 0.1667 0.3167 0.4111 0.08629
    bl_trust3 0.03804 0.05978 0.1685 0.3043 0.4293 0.06599
    bl_trust4 0.04324 0.07027 0.2757 0.3405 0.2703 0.06091
    bl_trust5 0.07263 0.1844 0.2067 0.2235 0.3128 0.09137
    bl_trust6 0.03297 0.05495 0.2088 0.3681 0.3352 0.07614
    bl_trust7 0.1105 0.1436 0.1326 0.2983 0.3149 0.08122
    bl_trust8 0.03977 0.06818 0.2045 0.3636 0.3239 0.1066
    bl_trust9 0.01667 0.02778 0.1611 0.4333 0.3611 0.08629
    bl_trust10 0.02198 0.04396 0.1484 0.4396 0.3462 0.07614
    bl_trust11 0.06215 0.1073 0.1525 0.2486 0.4294 0.1015

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=197)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.13 (1.86)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (9.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.02 (1.95)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (12.2%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.03 (2.02)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (11.7%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.08 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 20 (10.2%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 8.99 (2.01)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (12.7%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.42 (1.60)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (12.2%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.02 (2.17)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (13.2%)


Overall
(N=197)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.09 (1.70)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (8.1%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9431 0.9449 0.9481 0.71 17.14 0.006209 9.089 1.698 0.7074
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.9344 0.9367 0.9379 0.7114 14.79 0.007268 0.006756 0.7064
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9324 0.9348 0.9361 0.7051 14.35 0.007498 0.00594 0.7064
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9291 0.9317 0.927 0.6946 13.65 0.007815 0.003478 0.7064
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9296 0.9321 0.9332 0.6957 13.72 0.007812 0.006345 0.6925
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9323 0.9347 0.9336 0.7046 14.31 0.007481 0.004697 0.7064
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.9373 0.9389 0.9403 0.7191 15.36 0.007074 0.007507 0.7169
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9443 0.9445 0.9433 0.7393 17.02 0.006017 0.003668 0.7169
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 179 0.8641 0.8633 0.8354 0.8093 9.134 1.858
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 173 0.902 0.8789 0.8576 0.8318 9.017 1.954
    bl_artoutcome1c 174 0.9113 0.9048 0.9033 0.8666 9.029 2.018
    bl_artoutcome1d 177 0.8938 0.9021 0.8892 0.865 9.079 1.884
    bl_artoutcome1e 172 0.8849 0.8801 0.8677 0.8331 8.994 2.007
    bl_artoutcome1f 173 0.8476 0.8444 0.8076 0.7868 9.416 1.599
    bl_artoutcome1g 171 0.8129 0.7943 0.7476 0.7147 9.018 2.165

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=197)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.06 (2.37)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.29 (1.55)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.87 (2.13)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (8.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.93 (2.11)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 9 (4.6%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.04 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.88 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (2.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.22 (2.81)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.75 (3.18)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.27 (2.67)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.22 (1.79)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.49 (2.57)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (3.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 8.03 (2.61)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 15 (7.6%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.74 (2.98)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (5.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.33 (2.64)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (4.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.30 (1.77)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (3.0%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.54 (1.85)
Median [Min, Max] 9.20 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9511 0.9561 0.9675 0.5922 21.78 0.004894 8.54 1.854 0.585
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9496 0.9552 0.967 0.6035 21.31 0.005051 0.00996 0.5973
    bl_artadh2 0.9495 0.9541 0.9659 0.5975 20.78 0.005121 0.01009 0.5888
    bl_artadh3 0.9464 0.9516 0.9634 0.5843 19.68 0.005358 0.009627 0.5688
    bl_artadh4 0.9459 0.9513 0.9633 0.5823 19.52 0.005411 0.009561 0.573
    bl_artadh5 0.9481 0.953 0.9646 0.5915 20.27 0.005196 0.01005 0.5849
    bl_artadh6 0.9465 0.9513 0.9632 0.5825 19.53 0.005346 0.009683 0.5818
    bl_artadh7 0.9482 0.954 0.9625 0.5968 20.72 0.005192 0.009495 0.5913
    bl_artadh8 0.9489 0.9538 0.962 0.5961 20.66 0.005144 0.009609 0.5917
    bl_artadh9 0.9436 0.95 0.9621 0.5759 19.01 0.005722 0.008839 0.5665
    bl_artadh10 0.9485 0.9535 0.9638 0.5941 20.49 0.005182 0.01038 0.5862
    bl_artadh11 0.9473 0.9531 0.9648 0.592 20.32 0.005294 0.01076 0.5862
    bl_artadh12 0.9485 0.9542 0.9654 0.5979 20.81 0.005157 0.01043 0.5917
    bl_artadh13 0.9506 0.9553 0.9666 0.6044 21.39 0.004944 0.009726 0.5973
    bl_artadh14 0.9469 0.9527 0.9647 0.5898 20.13 0.005336 0.01103 0.5742
    bl_artadh15 0.9487 0.9536 0.9641 0.5947 20.54 0.00516 0.01037 0.585
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 194 0.7184 0.7003 0.6686 0.6517 8.062 2.369
    bl_artadh2 195 0.7286 0.7466 0.7247 0.6911 9.287 1.553
    bl_artadh3 181 0.8274 0.8478 0.8427 0.8099 8.867 2.133
    bl_artadh4 188 0.8645 0.8634 0.8597 0.8332 8.931 2.107
    bl_artadh5 193 0.767 0.7924 0.7791 0.7393 9.041 1.881
    bl_artadh6 192 0.86 0.8618 0.8571 0.8223 8.88 1.923
    bl_artadh7 193 0.7736 0.752 0.7471 0.73 8.223 2.806
    bl_artadh8 193 0.7827 0.7569 0.7534 0.733 7.746 3.176
    bl_artadh9 195 0.9125 0.9131 0.9158 0.9018 8.267 2.669
    bl_artadh10 194 0.7656 0.7727 0.7599 0.725 9.216 1.791
    bl_artadh11 191 0.803 0.7885 0.7721 0.7577 8.492 2.571
    bl_artadh12 182 0.7549 0.7436 0.7234 0.7081 8.027 2.614
    bl_artadh13 187 0.7028 0.6928 0.6646 0.653 7.743 2.98
    bl_artadh14 189 0.8105 0.8055 0.7894 0.7743 8.328 2.635
    bl_artadh15 191 0.758 0.768 0.754 0.7151 9.304 1.775

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=197)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 67 (34.0%)
Yes 127 (64.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 86 (43.7%)
Yes 107 (54.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 94 (47.7%)
Yes 96 (48.7%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.6%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 98 (49.7%)
Yes 95 (48.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 101 (51.3%)
Yes 89 (45.2%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.6%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 104 (52.8%)
Yes 88 (44.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 78 (39.6%)
Yes 114 (57.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 70 (35.5%)
Yes 122 (61.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 132 (67.0%)
Yes 62 (31.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 161 (81.7%)
Yes 34 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 91 (46.2%)
Yes 105 (53.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 143 (72.6%)
Yes 52 (26.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 149 (75.6%)
Yes 45 (22.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 159 (80.7%)
Yes 35 (17.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 110 (55.8%)
Yes 86 (43.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 128 (65.0%)
Yes 68 (34.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 134 (68.0%)
Yes 62 (31.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 120 (60.9%)
Yes 75 (38.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 57 (28.9%)
Yes 137 (69.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 66 (33.5%)
Yes 129 (65.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 91 (46.2%)
Yes 104 (52.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.30 (5.33)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 20.0]

Social Network Members

  • n=12 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=3 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=185)
Number of people listed
1 11 (5.9%)
2 15 (8.1%)
3 26 (14.1%)
4 26 (14.1%)
5 107 (57.8%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 91 (49.2%)
No 94 (50.8%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 70 (37.8%)
No 115 (62.2%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 126 (68.1%)
No 59 (31.9%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 96 (51.9%)
No 88 (47.6%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 158 (85.4%)
No 27 (14.6%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 55 (29.7%)
No 130 (70.3%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=758)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.5 (12.9)
Median [Min, Max] 28.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 294 (38.8%)
Unchecked 464 (61.2%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 363 (47.9%)
Unchecked 395 (52.1%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 93 (12.3%)
Unchecked 665 (87.7%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 346 (45.6%)
No 406 (53.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.8%)
Black or African American
Checked 437 (57.7%)
Unchecked 321 (42.3%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 19 (2.5%)
Unchecked 739 (97.5%)
Asian
Checked 7 (0.9%)
Unchecked 751 (99.1%)
White
Checked 132 (17.4%)
Unchecked 626 (82.6%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.3%)
Unchecked 756 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 390 (51.5%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 283 (37.3%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 48 (6.3%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 26 (3.4%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 11 (1.5%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 357 (47.1%)
Gay 235 (31.0%)
Bisexual 88 (11.6%)
Don't Know 34 (4.5%)
Lesbian 26 (3.4%)
Other 17 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 540 (71.2%)
Diagnosed with HIV 139 (18.3%)
Don't Know 78 (10.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 105 (13.9%)
No 5 (0.7%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 10 (1.3%)
Missing 638 (84.2%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 150 (19.8%)
No 580 (76.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 27 (3.6%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 437 (57.7%)
No 289 (38.1%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 31 (4.1%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.5 (9.60)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 190 (25.1%)
Weekly 165 (21.8%)
Monthly 107 (14.1%)
Occasionally 256 (33.8%)
Refuse to answer 22 (2.9%)
Don't Know 18 (2.4%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=197)
Chlamydia
No 104 (52.8%)
Yes 86 (43.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 158 (80.2%)
Yes 30 (15.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Gonorrhea
No 94 (47.7%)
Yes 95 (48.2%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 179 (90.9%)
Yes 8 (4.1%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 180 (91.4%)
Yes 7 (3.6%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 171 (86.8%)
Yes 21 (10.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Syphilis
No 78 (39.6%)
Yes 112 (56.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Urethritis
No 183 (92.9%)
Yes 7 (3.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Other
No 180 (91.4%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.1%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=197)
1. Chlamydia
No 152 (77.2%)
Yes 36 (18.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.6%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 173 (87.8%)
Yes 12 (6.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.6%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 134 (68.0%)
Yes 51 (25.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 8 (4.1%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 181 (91.9%)
Yes 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 11 (5.6%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 181 (91.9%)
Yes 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 11 (5.6%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 183 (92.9%)
Yes 7 (3.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)
7. Syphilis
No 122 (61.9%)
Yes 61 (31.0%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.6%)
8. Urethritis
No 187 (94.9%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 8 (4.1%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 180 (91.4%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 13 (6.6%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=197)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 86 (43.7%)
Yes 109 (55.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 38 (19.3%)
Yes 156 (79.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 49 (24.9%)
Yes 145 (73.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 139 (70.6%)
Yes 53 (26.9%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 157 (79.7%)
Yes 37 (18.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 145 (73.6%)
Yes 50 (25.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 118 (59.9%)
Yes 73 (37.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 154 (78.2%)
Yes 40 (20.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 130 (66.0%)
Yes 64 (32.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 167 (84.8%)
Yes 25 (12.7%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 192 (97.5%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 186 (94.4%)
Yes 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 58 (29%) 57 (28%) 50 (25%) 24 (12%) 10 (5.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cannabis 62 (31%) 29 (14%) 14 (7.0%) 22 (11%) 72 (36%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cocaine 176 (88%) 13 (6.5%) 9 (4.5%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Hallucinogens 176 (88%) 15 (7.5%) 8 (4.0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Inhalants 141 (70%) 24 (12%) 15 (7.5%) 17 (8.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Methamphetamine 166 (83%) 14 (7.0%) 5 (2.5%) 6 (3.0%) 8 (4.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Other Drugs 197 (98%) 2 (1.0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Opioids 193 (96%) 4 (2.0%) 1 (0.5%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Stimulants 189 (94%) 6 (3.0%) 1 (0.5%) 1 (0.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Sedatives 179 (90%) 10 (5.0%) 5 (2.5%) 3 (1.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Street Opioids 197 (98%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 3 (1.5%)
    Tobacco 110 (55%) 22 (11%) 7 (3.5%) 22 (11%) 38 (19%) 1 (0.5%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=200)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 114 (57.0%)
Moderate Risk 78 (39.0%)
High Risk 8 (4.0%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 123 (61.5%)
Moderate Risk 70 (35.0%)
High Risk 7 (3.5%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 66 (33.0%)
Moderate Risk 114 (57.0%)
High Risk 20 (10.0%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 182 (91.0%)
Moderate Risk 16 (8.0%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 193 (96.5%)
Moderate Risk 7 (3.5%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 169 (84.5%)
Moderate Risk 21 (10.5%)
High Risk 10 (5.0%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 152 (76.0%)
Moderate Risk 46 (23.0%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 187 (93.5%)
Moderate Risk 12 (6.0%)
High Risk 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 183 (91.5%)
Moderate Risk 17 (8.5%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 197 (98.5%)
Moderate Risk 2 (1.0%)
High Risk 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 200 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 199 (99.5%)
Moderate Risk 1 (0.5%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=200)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.22 (9.21)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.83 (8.61)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 11.4 (10.6)
Median [Min, Max] 11.0 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.27 (4.52)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.430 (2.25)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 18.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.31 (8.48)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.06 (6.41)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.870 (3.52)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.960 (3.20)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.255 (2.17)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.0350 (0.380)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 5.00]

PrEP

Overall
(N=197)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 36 (18.3%)
Yes 146 (74.1%)
Do not Know 13 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 159 (80.7%)
Yes 33 (16.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=197)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 168 (85.3%)
Yes 26 (13.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 179 (90.9%)
Yes 16 (8.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 175 (88.8%)
Yes 18 (9.1%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 171 (86.8%)
Yes 22 (11.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 189 (95.9%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 189 (95.9%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 186 (94.4%)
Yes 7 (3.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 187 (94.9%)
Yes 7 (3.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 193 (98.0%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 192 (97.5%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=197)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 179 (90.9%)
Yes 15 (7.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 190 (96.4%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 186 (94.4%)
Yes 7 (3.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 184 (93.4%)
Yes 9 (4.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 189 (95.9%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 6 (3.0%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 190 (96.4%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 190 (96.4%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 190 (96.4%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 193 (98.0%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 193 (98.0%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=197)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 163 (82.7%)
Yes 31 (15.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 142 (72.1%)
Yes 52 (26.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
support groups?
No 141 (71.6%)
Yes 52 (26.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 145 (73.6%)
Yes 51 (25.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 182 (92.4%)
Yes 10 (5.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=197)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 190 (96.4%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 168 (85.3%)
Yes 26 (13.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
support groups?
No 168 (85.3%)
Yes 24 (12.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 174 (88.3%)
Yes 22 (11.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 186 (94.4%)
Yes 6 (3.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=197)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 75 (38.1%)
Several days 63 (32.0%)
More than half the days 23 (11.7%)
Nearly every day 17 (8.6%)
Do not Know 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 61 (31.0%)
Several days 66 (33.5%)
More than half the days 25 (12.7%)
Nearly every day 27 (13.7%)
Do not Know 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 54 (27.4%)
Several days 61 (31.0%)
More than half the days 27 (13.7%)
Nearly every day 45 (22.8%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 46 (23.4%)
Several days 80 (40.6%)
More than half the days 28 (14.2%)
Nearly every day 31 (15.7%)
Do not Know 8 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 73 (37.1%)
Several days 57 (28.9%)
More than half the days 31 (15.7%)
Nearly every day 26 (13.2%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 77 (39.1%)
Several days 54 (27.4%)
More than half the days 19 (9.6%)
Nearly every day 35 (17.8%)
Do not Know 7 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 88 (44.7%)
Several days 45 (22.8%)
More than half the days 24 (12.2%)
Nearly every day 28 (14.2%)
Do not Know 7 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 115 (58.4%)
Several days 26 (13.2%)
More than half the days 21 (10.7%)
Nearly every day 19 (9.6%)
Do not Know 10 (5.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Overall
(N=197)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 8.30 (6.38)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 24.0]
Missing 10 (5.1%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8967 0.8977 0.9005 0.5231 8.774 0.0112 2.058 0.8096 0.5219
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8817 0.8825 0.881 0.5177 7.513 0.01297 0.007267 0.509
    bl_phq2 0.8743 0.8754 0.8726 0.5009 7.026 0.01376 0.007294 0.509
    bl_phq3 0.8838 0.8846 0.8848 0.5228 7.668 0.01272 0.007762 0.5176
    bl_phq4 0.8789 0.8798 0.8809 0.5111 7.319 0.01325 0.008556 0.5176
    bl_phq5 0.8856 0.8869 0.8862 0.5283 7.839 0.01252 0.009034 0.5323
    bl_phq6 0.883 0.8842 0.8842 0.5217 7.635 0.01282 0.009364 0.5263
    bl_phq7 0.8888 0.8899 0.8896 0.5359 8.084 0.01216 0.01001 0.5462
    bl_phq8 0.8922 0.8939 0.8894 0.5461 8.421 0.01182 0.006258 0.5263
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 178 0.7686 0.7818 0.7512 0.7044 1.899 0.9631
    bl_phq2 179 0.8389 0.8395 0.827 0.7784 2.101 1.039
    bl_phq3 187 0.7689 0.7643 0.7244 0.6787 2.337 1.135
    bl_phq4 185 0.7912 0.8044 0.7747 0.7311 2.238 1.01
    bl_phq5 187 0.7556 0.7454 0.699 0.6564 2.053 1.056
    bl_phq6 185 0.7685 0.768 0.7293 0.6862 2.065 1.131
    bl_phq7 185 0.7225 0.7191 0.6612 0.6245 1.957 1.103
    bl_phq8 181 0.6864 0.6842 0.6279 0.5837 1.691 1.04
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4213 0.3539 0.1292 0.09551 0.09645
    bl_phq2 0.3408 0.3687 0.1397 0.1508 0.09137
    bl_phq3 0.2888 0.3262 0.1444 0.2406 0.05076
    bl_phq4 0.2486 0.4324 0.1514 0.1676 0.06091
    bl_phq5 0.3904 0.3048 0.1658 0.139 0.05076
    bl_phq6 0.4162 0.2919 0.1027 0.1892 0.06091
    bl_phq7 0.4757 0.2432 0.1297 0.1514 0.06091
    bl_phq8 0.6354 0.1436 0.116 0.105 0.08122

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=197)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 100 (50.8%)
Yes 88 (44.7%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 84 (42.6%)
Yes 100 (50.8%)
Do not Know 7 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 98 (49.7%)
Yes 77 (39.1%)
Do not Know 14 (7.1%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.1%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 84 (42.6%)
Yes 95 (48.2%)
Do not Know 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.83 (1.56)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=201)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.11 (1.03)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (9.5%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.00 (1.07)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (5.0%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.06 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (7.5%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.72 (1.30)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 18 (9.0%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.15 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 17 (8.5%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.28 (0.982)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 9 (4.5%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.76 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (7.5%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.48 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (7.0%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.13 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (5.5%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.82 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 16 (8.0%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.1 (8.42)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 5 (2.5%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8947 0.8969 0.8983 0.4652 8.7 0.01109 2.911 0.8418 0.4723
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8852 0.8874 0.8853 0.467 7.884 0.01215 0.004926 0.4753
    bl_resilience2 0.8829 0.8851 0.8844 0.4611 7.7 0.01239 0.005435 0.4652
    bl_resilience3 0.8848 0.8873 0.8861 0.4667 7.877 0.01221 0.005253 0.4505
    bl_resilience4 0.8869 0.8887 0.888 0.4702 7.987 0.012 0.005506 0.4692
    bl_resilience5 0.8876 0.8901 0.8903 0.4737 8.101 0.01193 0.005461 0.4809
    bl_resilience6 0.8815 0.883 0.8826 0.4562 7.55 0.01256 0.005181 0.4409
    bl_resilience7 0.881 0.8842 0.8821 0.459 7.635 0.01262 0.005401 0.4576
    bl_resilience8 0.8884 0.8902 0.889 0.4739 8.107 0.01183 0.004604 0.4809
    bl_resilience9 0.8784 0.881 0.8805 0.4514 7.405 0.01291 0.004779 0.4408
    bl_resilience10 0.8872 0.89 0.8894 0.4733 8.087 0.01197 0.00491 0.4809
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 182 0.7212 0.7117 0.675 0.6268 3.11 1.035
    bl_resilience2 191 0.7578 0.741 0.708 0.6627 3 1.071
    bl_resilience3 186 0.7199 0.7128 0.6737 0.632 3.059 1.111
    bl_resilience4 183 0.7122 0.6955 0.6501 0.6118 2.721 1.298
    bl_resilience5 184 0.671 0.6779 0.6256 0.5895 3.147 1.114
    bl_resilience6 192 0.7613 0.7655 0.7387 0.6951 3.276 0.9825
    bl_resilience7 186 0.7634 0.7515 0.7242 0.6865 2.758 1.149
    bl_resilience8 187 0.6933 0.677 0.63 0.5904 2.476 1.276
    bl_resilience9 190 0.7918 0.7894 0.7692 0.7266 3.126 1.124
    bl_resilience10 185 0.6939 0.68 0.6317 0.5961 2.816 1.151
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02198 0.06044 0.1703 0.2802 0.467 0.09453
    bl_resilience2 0.03665 0.05236 0.1937 0.3089 0.4084 0.04975
    bl_resilience3 0.02688 0.0914 0.1505 0.2581 0.4731 0.07463
    bl_resilience4 0.0929 0.08743 0.1967 0.2514 0.3716 0.08955
    bl_resilience5 0.03261 0.06522 0.163 0.2011 0.538 0.08458
    bl_resilience6 0.01042 0.06771 0.1146 0.25 0.5573 0.04478
    bl_resilience7 0.04301 0.0914 0.2742 0.2473 0.3441 0.07463
    bl_resilience8 0.1016 0.107 0.2781 0.2406 0.2727 0.06965
    bl_resilience9 0.03158 0.08421 0.1316 0.2316 0.5211 0.05473
    bl_resilience10 0.04324 0.09189 0.2324 0.2703 0.3622 0.0796

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=197)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 9 (4.6%)
Yes (Accepted) 184 (93.4%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=184)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 69 (37.5%)
Yes 109 (59.2%)
Invalid Result 6 (3.3%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 174 (94.6%)
Yes 6 (3.3%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.2%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 172 (93.5%)
Yes 8 (4.3%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.2%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 158 (85.9%)
Yes 26 (14.1%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 159 (86.4%)
Yes 25 (13.6%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 183 (99.5%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 165 (89.7%)
Yes 19 (10.3%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 184 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 179 (97.3%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 3 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 183 (99.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.5%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 179 (97.3%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.7%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 179 (97.3%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.7%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of April 17, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=18872 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=10441 of those prompts received responses (55.3% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=4717)
A2
(N=4716)
A3
(N=4720)
A4
(N=4719)
Responded
Yes 2573 (54.5%) 2652 (56.2%) 2616 (55.4%) 2600 (55.1%)
No 2144 (45.5%) 2064 (43.8%) 2104 (44.6%) 2119 (44.9%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=2732)
D2
(N=2720)
D3
(N=2699)
D4
(N=2693)
D5
(N=2691)
D6
(N=2673)
D7
(N=2664)
Responded
Yes 1470 (53.8%) 1499 (55.1%) 1485 (55.0%) 1479 (54.9%) 1506 (56.0%) 1534 (57.4%) 1468 (55.1%)
No 1262 (46.2%) 1221 (44.9%) 1214 (45.0%) 1214 (45.1%) 1185 (44.0%) 1139 (42.6%) 1196 (44.9%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=4370)
B2
(N=3830)
B3
(N=3342)
B4
(N=3060)
B5
(N=2252)
B6
(N=1495)
B7
(N=420)
B8
(N=103)
Responded
Yes 2665 (61.0%) 2135 (55.7%) 1942 (58.1%) 1622 (53.0%) 1207 (53.6%) 672 (44.9%) 173 (41.2%) 25 (24.3%)
No 1705 (39.0%) 1695 (44.3%) 1400 (41.9%) 1438 (47.0%) 1045 (46.4%) 823 (55.1%) 247 (58.8%) 78 (75.7%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=18872)
Responded
Yes 10441 (55.3%)
No 8431 (44.7%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=7689)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 65 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 27 (0.4%)
Friend's home 559 (7.3%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 90 (1.2%)
Home 5227 (68.0%)
Other 420 (5.5%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 96 (1.2%)
School 111 (1.4%)
Work 1094 (14.2%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.63 (2.77)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.61 (3.04)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.74 (3.17)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 4591 (59.7%)
Other 153 (2.0%)
With a friend or friends in-person 1328 (17.3%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 230 (3.0%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 577 (7.5%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 61 (0.8%)
With classmates 152 (2.0%)
With family in-person 502 (6.5%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 95 (1.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 504 (6.6%)
Unchecked 7185 (93.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 602 (7.8%)
Unchecked 7087 (92.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 196 (2.5%)
Unchecked 7493 (97.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1199 (15.6%)
Unchecked 6490 (84.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 72 (0.9%)
Unchecked 7617 (99.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 805 (10.5%)
Unchecked 6884 (89.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 59 (0.8%)
Unchecked 7630 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 3582 (46.6%)
Unchecked 4107 (53.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 92 (1.2%)
Unchecked 7597 (98.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 874 (11.4%)
Unchecked 6815 (88.6%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 583 (7.6%)
Unchecked 7106 (92.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 717 (9.3%)
Unchecked 6972 (90.7%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=2537)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 76 (3.0%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 6 (0.2%)
Friend's home 200 (7.9%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 6 (0.2%)
Home 1937 (76.4%)
Other 92 (3.6%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 41 (1.6%)
School 15 (0.6%)
Work 164 (6.5%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.73 (2.78)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.49 (2.99)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.62 (3.10)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.50 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 280 (11.0%)
Yes 2257 (89.0%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 182 (7.2%)
Unchecked 2355 (92.8%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 278 (11.0%)
Unchecked 2259 (89.0%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 177 (7.0%)
Unchecked 2360 (93.0%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 637 (25.1%)
Unchecked 1900 (74.9%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 54 (2.1%)
Unchecked 2483 (97.9%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 289 (11.4%)
Unchecked 2248 (88.6%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 20 (0.8%)
Unchecked 2517 (99.2%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 1343 (52.9%)
Unchecked 1194 (47.1%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 54 (2.1%)
Unchecked 2483 (97.9%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 392 (15.5%)
Unchecked 2145 (84.5%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 301 (11.9%)
Unchecked 2236 (88.1%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 187 (7.4%)
Unchecked 2350 (92.6%)


Overall
(N=2537)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 282 (11.1%)
1 62 (2.4%)
2 5 (0.2%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 2052 (80.9%)
Missing 135 (5.3%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 282 (11.1%)
Some of my doses 78 (3.1%)
Most of my doses 55 (2.2%)
All of my HIV medication doses 2052 (80.9%)
Missing 70 (2.8%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 280 (11.0%)
Yes 2257 (89.0%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=282)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 58 (20.6%)
Unchecked 224 (79.4%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 102 (36.2%)
Unchecked 180 (63.8%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 8 (2.8%)
Unchecked 274 (97.2%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 9 (3.2%)
Unchecked 273 (96.8%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.5%)
Unchecked 272 (96.5%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 8 (2.8%)
Unchecked 274 (97.2%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 2 (0.7%)
Unchecked 280 (99.3%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 6 (2.1%)
Unchecked 276 (97.9%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 8 (2.8%)
Unchecked 274 (97.2%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 39 (13.8%)
Unchecked 243 (86.2%)
Other reasons
Checked 57 (20.2%)
Unchecked 225 (79.8%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=82)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 11 (13.4%)
Yes 71 (86.6%)


  • n=115 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=11 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Overall
(N=197)
Second Follow-Up Due
FU2 Not Due Yet 197 (100%)
FU2 Due, 548+ Days Since Baseline 0 (0%)

Prescreening Form (n=1320)

  • Prescreener completed (n=231)
  • Refused prescreener (n=38)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=168)
  • Do not contact (n=165)